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Next Week (March 23rd-27th) Is Severe Weather Awareness Week In Iowa
March 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Next week marks the observance of Severe Weather Awareness Week in the state of Iowa. Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret… “It’s the time of year to remind people that we’re hopefully transitioning out of winter despite last weekend’s weather and moving into more springlike weather and with that brings, of course, […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center To Hold Another Family Nature Night
March 20, 2026
Friday March 27th marks this month’s Family Nature Night at the Dickinson County Nature Center. Amy Heibult, Community Relations Coordinator at the Nature Center says it will be a fun night to learn about Pesky Pests… “This was kind of a fun way to educate families about different insects that are beneficial, but also may […]
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Spencer Splash Pad Project Awarded CAT Grant
March 20, 2026
(Spencer)– The Iowa Economic Development Authority this (Fri.) morning awarded a $224,000 Community Attraction and Tourism, or CAT Grant, for the city of Spencer’s splash pad project. The project has a total cost of a little more than $1.2 million. More than $500,000 was raised through donations with the balance being covered through hotel-motel tax […]
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One Major Project Is About To Resume In Orleans With Two Others Also On Tap This Spring
March 20, 2026
(Orleans)– Additional construction will be taking place this spring in Orleans. Mayor Bill Maas says the continuation of the 140th Street project along the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake is among them. He says crews will pick up from where the work left off last fall and proceed east to the pump house and […]
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Temporary FEMA Mobile Housing Site In Spencer Removed
March 20, 2026
(Spencer)– A temporary mobile housing site at the North Y on the north side of Spencer is no more. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, established the site following the 2024 flood to provide housing to residents who lost their homes in the disaster. City Manager Kevin Robinson gave an update at Monday’s City […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center To Host Special Event For Teens
March 19, 2026
(Okoboji)– The first Wild Roots program for teens will be held on March 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Dickinson County Nature Center Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says the event is themed around wilderness and leadership development… “There’s going to be an escape room style event for teens. So we’re calling it Spring Soiree. […]
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MORNING JUICE – ETHAN DUNCAN
March 19, 2026
Ethan Duncan breaks down efforts to the resurrect the Jackson Snowmobile Club.
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Anyone Planning Open Burning This Spring Urged To Contact Authorities Ahead Of Time
March 19, 2026
(Undated)– Authorities are requesting those who plan on doing any open burning this spring to contact them AHEAD of time. Kirk Dunleavy of the Jackson Fire Department says in Minnesota, residents can also fill out an actual permit… “Just fill that out. They’re good for two years. It doesn’t cost the permit holder anything. They […]
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MORNING JUICE – JACKSON FIREMEN’S DANCE
March 19, 2026
Kirk Dunleavy joined The Mule to talk about Spring fire safety and preview the Jackson Firemen’s Dance coming up on April 3rd at the Armory.
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